Behavioral Health Specialist LMSW - Lakeshore

About the role

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Posting Job Description

Lakeshore = Fruitport/Muskegon/Whitehall

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Behavioral Health Specialist to join our integrated care team. This role is embedded within primary care and specialty settings to deliver high-quality behavioral health services that support patients and their families in managing mental health conditions and related psychosocial concerns.

The Behavioral Health Specialist provides assessment, diagnosis support, brief therapeutic interventions, crisis response, care coordination, and consultation services. This role collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams to improve access to comprehensive, continuous, and person-centered care.

All services are delivered in alignment with the Code of Ethics of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Key Responsibilities

Therapy for all age ranges

Assessment & Treatment Planning

• Conduct screenings, intake assessments, and review of electronic health records (EHR).
• Perform comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and contribute to diagnostic formulation using DSM-5 criteria.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based care plans in collaboration with clients.
• Establish measurable goals and appropriate interventions aligned with client needs.

Intervention & Care Delivery

• Provide short-term psychotherapy and counseling to individuals, families, and groups.
• Deliver crisis intervention, triage, and behavioral care management services.
• Promote a recovery-oriented, client-centered approach to care.
• Educate patients and families on mental health conditions and self-management strategies.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EHR in accordance with clinical and billing standards.
• Coordinate services with community providers and support systems to ensure continuity of care.

Collaboration & Evaluation

• Monitor treatment effectiveness and adjust care plans based on outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure coordinated delivery of services.
• Communicate patient progress, recommendations, and care updates through EHR and team discussions.
• Provide consultation and behavioral health guidance to providers and staff.

Administrative & Professional Responsibilities

• Utilize EHRs, registries, and care tools for documentation, communication, and performance tracking.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain licensure and engage in ongoing professional development.
• Participate in team meetings, committees, and organizational initiatives.
• Support research, quality improvement, and training initiatives as applicable.
• Provide supervision to interns as assigned and perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• Required: Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from an accredited program.

Licensure & Certifications

• Required: Licensed Master's Social Worker (LMSW) with clinical designation (Michigan).
• Preferred: Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)

Experience

• Required: Minimum of two (2) years of experience in healthcare social work and/or counseling/psychotherapy.
• Preferred: Experience in an ambulatory or integrated care setting.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills
• Knowledge of evidence-based behavioral health interventions
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment
• Strong documentation and organizational skills
• Commitment to patient-centered, recovery-focused care